It has been a breakout season for Providence guard Kris Dunn, the former New London High standout who has battled a shoulder injury in college. The sophomore has averaged 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 7.4 assists, emerging as one of the best point guards in the country. Dunn was honored Wednesday by the Big East Conference — remember that? — as he was named co-player of the year with Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono. He also earned defensive player of the year, becoming the sixth player in league history to win both awards. The past three: Hasheem Thabeet in 2009, Emeka Okafor in 2004, Donyell Marshall in 1994. Dunn has led PC to a 21-10 record and the No. 4 seed in the Big East Tournament this weekend at Madison Square Garden.

Legalized sports betting is set to begin this weekend in New Jersey at Monmouth Park, but the professional sports leagues and the NCAA are still trying to stop it in court. Initially, allowing sports betting in the state was passed by New Jersey voters...

The Detroit Pistons announced center Aaron Gray is out indefinitely while he recovers from a "cardiac episode" suffered following a voluntary workout in late August.
The 7-foot, 270-pound center will miss at least all of training camp as he seeks...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Shabazz Napier has delivered his share of game-winning shots, so he can appreciate Kentucky freshman guard Aaron Harrison's recent run.
Harrison lifted his team to a victory over Wisconsin Saturday with a three-pointer with 5.7...

KILLINGWORTH – It hasn't always been easy for Stanley Robinson, but the smile remains. He is surrounded by kids. The thumping sound of the basketball fills his ears.
And his dream is alive.
"I've got to get healthy, stay healthy," Robinson said...

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TAVARES — The only thing short about Tacko Fall is his name.
"I'll ask him, 'Are you one of the tallest human beings around?'" former Orlando Magic center Pat Burke said. "There is always a pause, and then he answers, 'Yes.' He is not your average basketball player."
That's for sure. Fall, a native of Dakar, Senegal, on Africa's west coast, is 7feet, 41/2 inches and plays in relative anonymity at little-known Liberty Christian Prep in Lake County.
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